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Crask Family History

Crask Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): nickname for a strong or stout man from Middle English crask(e) ‘vigorous strong lusty stout plump’

(see Crass and Grace).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crask family from?

You can see how Crask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crask family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crask families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Crask families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Crask's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Crask families in 1911.
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What did your Crask ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crask. 32% of Crask men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Crask women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Famer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Crask family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crask census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 150 immigration records available for the last name Crask. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 448 military records available for the last name Crask. For the veterans among your Crask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crask lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Crask life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Crask in 1965 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crask

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crask ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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